# Proposed AD FAA-2005-20403: Bombardier Model DHC-8-400 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Comment period closed
- Products: Bombardier
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: September 14, 2005, 70 FR 54316
- Comments due: October 14, 2005
- Docket: FAA-2005-20403 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2005-20403, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2005-NM-144-AD
- FR document: 05-18208
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/4e/c1/4ec1fbda6b79fce5a689eaa0b58adddbd8e774141974c0ec6ca4f501c1a3d57c (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-09-14/pdf/05-18208.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/09/14/05-18208/airworthiness-directives-bombardier-model-dhc-8-400-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0936A504D76132408625707C0068F570.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2005-20403

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes. This proposed AD would require an inspection of the laminated shims for cracks, damage, or extrusion between the forward attachment fittings of the horizontal stabilizer and the top rib of the vertical stabilizer; a torque check of the attachment bolts in the attachment fittings of the front, middle, and rear spars; and corrective actions if necessary. This proposed AD results from a report indicating that delaminated shims extruded from the interface between the forward attaching fittings of horizontal stabilizer and the top rib of the vertical stabilizer, and that inadequate torque values of some bolts were found. We are proposing this AD to prevent reduced structural integrity of the horizontal stabilizer, and consequent loss of controllability of the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Sep 14, 2005: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 05-18208, comments due Oct 14, 2005 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/09/14/05-18208/airworthiness-directives-bombardier-model-dhc-8-400-series-airplanes)

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